English Second Division club Birmingham City have announced that Wayne Rooney will be sacked as coach after just 15 games and 83 days as team leader.
Club statement: Wayne Rooney
-Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) January 2, 2024
The England legend was appointed coach on October 11, following the controversial dismissal of his predecessor João Eustáquio when the side finished sixth in the league.
Under Rooney’s leadership, however, the team lost 9 of the 15 games played and dropped to twentieth place in the rankings.
The latest 3-0 defeat to Leeds on New Year’s Day saw him lose patience with the club’s owners, who had promised to revive attacking football under the leadership of the 38-year-old former Manchester United striker.
In a statement, the association emphasized that “the results did not meet the expectations set from the beginning” and that is why “the club is interested in a change of coach”.
Wayne Rooney reacts to today’s defeat.
-Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) January 1, 2024
Gary Cook, CEO of City of Birmingham, explained: “Unfortunately, Wayne’s move did not go to plan.” and as a result, they decided to “go in a different direction.”
“The search for a successor begins immediately. “We will inform followers when we have news,” he said. cooking after thanking Rooney and his deputy for the work done, Carlos also fired Robinson.
Quarry coach Steve Spooner will take temporary charge of the team while a replacement for Rooney is found.
(With information from EFE)
Source: La Neta Neta
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